Empathy & Stories

A great challenge of life and leadership is to maintain a childish perspective.  A perspective free of tainted experiences. One that allows us to look at the world with the clear eyesight of a child. 

What will they say?  A defining question in life and leadership.  The answer will be found in the words of those whose lives we have Interceded along our journey.

Interceders are the people and moments in life that redirect our journeys. They meet us at our most critical intersections.

What is an “everlasting epilogue?” When our story concludes, our everlasting epilogue is the narrative that’s summarizes what we did with the time God has given us here on earth. The question is, did we…

Dear Ashtyn, an open letter from the depths of a dad’s heart to his daughter who just graduated high school.

There are two types of leaders in this world, those fighting invisible battles and those who are delusional.  In other words, it’s probably one of the most common things leaders face internally that is not…

Prescriptive treatments are specifically designed for the recipient.  It’s customized to fit the unique needs of every individual.  It rejects the thought that each person is the same as every other.  Prescriptive Treatment This past…

There are enemies of empathy that lurk within each of us.  They lie deep within all of us and can significantly impede our ability to connect with other human beings.  Most people could not articulate…

There are eight qualities of human leaders that separate the ordinary ones from the extraordinary. Countless books, podcasts, videos, and articles are available on the subject of leadership. There is one key component to any…

Emergency Hugs is a concept exclusive to Leadership and Main.  I would like to tell you that I drafted this one just for World Kindness Day, but I can’t.  What I can tell you is…